[3] The MCTFT program is funded by the Department of Defense and administered through the Florida National Guard, and exists to fulfill the counterdrug training needs of law enforcement personnel.

[6] Media outlets across the United States routinely feature MCTFT PSAs and anti-drug videos in reports on the combating of local drug epidemics.

Adapted from military courses, TACMED was designed to teach Law Enforcement Officers the life saving medical techniques gained in combat.

[15] The legislation was promoted during the Presidency of Ronald Reagan in the context of the War on drugs, and is considered a part of a general trend towards the militarization of police.

"[19] Adjutant General - MG Michael A. Calhoun Joint Director of Military Support - COL William J. Beiswenger, Jr MCTFT Commandant - CPT John Clark MCTFT SEA - CSM Juan Sanchez "Under such regulations as the Secretary of Defense may prescribe, the Chief of the National Guard Bureau may establish and operate, or provide financial assistance to the States to establish and operate, not more than 5 schools (to be known generally as 'National Guard counterdrug schools').